simon-pure |
genuinely pure; authentic. |
simony |
the purchase or sale of pardons, benefits, or the like, considered a sin. |
simoom |
a hot turbulent wind carrying much sand, in the Arabian and Sahara deserts. |
simpatico |
alike in temperament, tastes, or the like; compatible; congenial. |
simper |
to smile in a silly or affected manner. [3 definitions] |
simple |
made of only one part or thing; unmixed. [7 definitions] |
simple fraction |
a fraction having whole numbers for both numerator and denominator. |
simple fracture |
a bone fracture that does not tear through the skin or result in loose fragments. |
simple-hearted |
lacking sophistication, guile, or artfulness. |
simple interest |
interest computed on principal only, rather than on accrued interest plus principal. (Cf. compound interest.) |
simple machine |
a basic mechanical device, such as a lever, pulley, wedge, screw, or inclined plane, that is designed to apply force or power in order to perform a task. |
simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. [3 definitions] |
simple sentence |
a sentence that has only one clause, such as "Early in the morning we waited for the bus". |
simpleton |
one who is silly, dull-witted, or easily tricked; fool. |
simplicity |
the quality or condition or an instance of being simple. [3 definitions] |
simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
simplistic |
excessively simplified, as to be unrealistic. |
simply |
in a simple, straightforward manner; clearly. [4 definitions] |
simulacrum |
a likeness or semblance of something. [2 definitions] |
simulate |
to imitate or reproduce the appearance, sound, or other external characteristics or qualities of. [2 definitions] |
simulation |
the act or process of pretending or imitating. [3 definitions] |